Associate Professor Tania Pizzari is an internationally recognised physiotherapy clinician, researcher and educator.

In this episode, Tania and I discuss shoulder assessment and management, with a particular focus on modifying symptoms during assessment, the role of diagnostic language, and helping people understand the contributing factors to their shoulder pain.

Thank you to Tania for a fantastic conversation and for generously sharing her expertise. Use the timestamps below to jump to specific sections of the episode.

In this episode:

0:00 Introduction to Tania

3:15 Classifications of shoulder conditions -diagnoses and movement systems

15:00 Providing a pathoanatomical diagnosis – language matters

17:30 Red flags to rule out

24:20 How do you prioritise physical examination tests?

29:10 Interpreting diagnostic tests – what do they really mean?

33:10 Patient education starts during your assessment

35:50 What presentations do you still find challenging?

39:15 Pain and sensitisation in shoulder conditions

42:00 The most important knowledge and skills for a physiotherapist – you can always learn more

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This discussion is intended for health professionals and health professional students. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional regarding any questions about your health or medical condition.